November 22 - December 7, 2018
Philippine Showbiz Today
Vice Ganda comments on Calvin Abueva,
Coco Martin and movie Fantastica
Comedy actor Vice Ganda
proudly says cager Calvin Abue-
va has a special place in his heart,
but it doesn’t mean romance
brews between them.
In an interview, he reiterated
for the nth time that Calvin is a
good friend.
“Calvin and I, we don’t hide
anything. We’re happy. We’re
good friends,” Vice said in Filipi-
no.
Vice said he treasures their
friendship, especially because
Calvin is one of few people who
are not afraid to be seen with
him. The comedian shared that
some of his other “close” friends
seemed to be cautious of posting
pictures that show them with him
unless people misconstrue the
nature of their relationship.
“To be honest, I’m always a
proud friend. It’s just that someti-
mes, they are not comfortable be-
ing seen in public with me. And I
totally respect that because I can-
not impose (anything on them). If
you don’t want that, then fine with
me,” he explained.
“What I like about Calvin is
he doesn’t care what people mig-
ht say. He is so open (about our
friendship). Who am I to com-
plain?”
The 42-year-old added Calvin
makes him “smile” and “laugh.”
Vice is even good friends with
some members of his family.
“That’s the reason I’m beau-
tiful these days,” he joked.
Rumors about the two “da-
ting” have tickled the curiosity of
fans. The flames are being fanned
higher whenever they are seen
hanging out at bars, and when
Vice watches Calvin’s basketball
games from the ringside.
What if Calvin dates a girl, we
asked.
“Why not? It’s okay. I’m not a
possessive friend. He can do wha-
tever he wants.”
On
Coco,
projects
Talking about his other good
friend, Coco Martin, Vice Ganda
shared his opinion on the pres-
sure the Philippine National Poli-
ce is putting on the actor’s show,
“FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.”
He argued that the PNP is only
being careful because the show
has grown to become “influen-
tial” over the years it has been on-
air. Yet, the comedian pointed out
that disclaimers are placed before
the start of each episode, and that
the show is “purely fictional.”
“This is only a show – in other
words, kathang isip (imaginati-
ve),” he noted.
We caught up with Vice
Ganda at the grand launch of
Vice Cosmetics experiential flag
ship store at Market Market.
Launched a year ago, the inclusi-
ve cosmetic line firmly established
its dominance by breaking the
Guinness World Record for most
number of people applying lips-
tick at the same time, notching
over 10,000 attendees.
The Vice Co. flag ship sto-
re has #Instagrammable areas
and Choose Your Vice wall whe-
re people can touch and feel the
products.
“This brand is ‘Ganda for
All.’ Meaning no matter what your
complexion is, there is a shade for
you,” was how he put it.
As for future plans about the
product, Vice Ganda shared he
aims to bring it internationally.
Also endorsing the cosmetic
line are Maymay Entrata and Kis-
ses Delavin.
MMFF
2018
movie
Vice Ganda is excited over the
release of his Metro Manila Film
Festival 2018 entry “Fantastica”
on Christmas Day.
He described the film as a
fairy tale, which will again feature
colorful costumes similar to the
ones he wore in his MMFF entry
2017 “Gandarrapiddo.”
According to him, the positi-
ve response they received last year
was the reason they decided to go
the fantasy, kid-friendly route yet
again.
Vice Ganda hopes his movie
would earn at least PhP1 billion
at the box office as his previous
output.●
- R. M. Parungao, MB
HAPPY
BIRTHD
AY
EDGAR
AND
IRENE!
Photo Credit: Christian Cunanan
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